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Large Oval Olive Wood Soap Dish, Bethlehem, Palestine

£17.50

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A hand-carved olive wood soap dish, shaped with gentle curves and a naturally rich grain.

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Carved by hand from locally sourced olive wood, this soap dish is designed to bring both function and quiet beauty into everyday routines.

Its oval form is balanced and considered, with a narrow base and softly curved edges that widen at the top. Three small drainage holes are carefully placed to allow water to pass through, helping your soap dry between uses and extending its life.

The surface is lightly oiled, enhancing the depth of the wood’s natural grain while allowing it to be used straight away. Over time, the wood continues to develop its own character, shaped by use and the environment it sits within.

Subtle variations in tone and pattern are part of the material itself, giving each piece its own distinct presence.

Details
Size: 11.5cm length x 7cm wide, 2cm height
Material: Olive wood
Origin: Made in Bethlehem, Palestine, using olive wood sourced from the surrounding region.
Care
Handwash only.
Avoid soaking or placing in the dishwasher.
To maintain its natural lustre, apply a small amount of olive oil from time to time.
Giving back

Each piece supports artisans in Bethlehem, helping to sustain traditional olive wood carving as a source of dignified, fairly paid work.

A portion of proceeds is shared with marginalised communities through our ongoing partnership with human rights organisation Restless Beings.

For every order placed, we also plant a tree, contributing to long-term environmental restoration.

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Bethlehem Olive Wood

Olive wood carving in Bethlehem is one of the oldest continuous woodworking traditions in the world, shaped over centuries in a place where the olive tree has long been part of daily life.

Artisans work with wood from pruned branches or ageing trees that no longer bear fruit, allowing the material to be used without harming the life cycle of the tree. Each piece is carved slowly by hand, guided by the natural grain, which forms its distinctive flowing patterns over decades of growth.

What has been passed down through generations is not only a technique, but a way of working that values patience, care, and a deep connection to the land.

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